The world of electric cars is a battlefield where Tesla has been waving the scepter for years, but a fresh breeze is blowing from the East. Meet the new Xpeng P7, a Chinese sports sedan that looks like it rolled straight out of a sci-fi flick and drives like it’s thumbing its nose at the laws of physics. This isn’t your average four-wheeler; this is a car that dares to dream, with gullwing doors that scream Lamborghini on steroids and tech that would make your grandma shriek in amazement.
Let’s start with the looks, because, good grief, what a stunner. The new P7, set to hit our shores in 2026, was penned by Rafik Ferrag, a chap who clearly despises boring lines. With its sharp creases, 21-inch wheels, and orange Brembo brake calipers, this saloon looks ready to gobble up the Autobahn. The glass panoramic roof flows seamlessly into the rear windshield, and a deployable spoiler keeps this 4.9-meter beauty planted when you mash the throttle. The gullwing doors – or as the Chinese call them, “peng-wing doors” – aren’t just a gimmick; they’re shouting, “Look at me!” And honestly, who could resist?
Under the hood – or rather, under the floor – Xpeng is keeping things a bit hush-hush, but the rumor mill is in overdrive. Expect a choice between rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), with the latter likely packing over 550 horsepower and more than 700 Nm of torque. That’s enough to make your neighbors green with envy and rocket your mother-in-law from 0 to 100 km/h in half a second. The P7 is built on an 800-volt architecture, just like its stablemates, the G6 and G9. That means ultra-fast charging at over 300 kW, so you can juice up enough to zip from Brussels to Amsterdam in the time it takes to down a coffee.
Inside, the P7 is a tech fest. The cabin blends minimalism with an overload of gadgets. A 10.25-inch digital dashboard gives you all the info you need, while a 15-inch touchscreen is the nerve center. This isn’t a car; it’s a rolling iPad. The Xmart OS navigation feels like you’re in a video game, and the voice assistant – powered by artificial intelligence – understands you better than your spouse. Want to crank the AC, lower the windows, or play your favorite playlist? Just say “Hey Xpeng,” and it’s done. And for the cherry on top, the Dynaudio system with Dolby Atmos turns every drive into a concert hall. Oh, and you can even use the car as a boombox with external speakers. Perfect for an impromptu parking lot party.
Safety and driver aids? The P7 throws everything at it: sensors, cameras, radars, lidars – it’s like a NASA satellite on wheels. With at least level 2 autonomy and over-the-air updates, this car stays cutting-edge, as if it’s hitting the gym on its own. Euro NCAP gave the previous P7 five stars, so expect this new version to wrap you in a cocoon of safety.
But let’s be real: the Xpeng P7 has a hurdle to clear. The brand isn’t as well-known as Tesla or Mercedes, and in the premium segment, image is everything. Still, with a price that started around €50,000 in the Netherlands for the previous generation, this car offers bang for your buck. The new P7 promises to up the ante, and if its looks and specs are anything to go by, it might just be the underdog that shakes up the establishment.
So, are you ready to blast into the future with a car that looks like a spaceship, drives like a sports car, and is smarter than your average coworker? The Xpeng P7 is coming, and it’s not here to make friends – it’s here to win.
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